military service

Example Sentences

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The legislation would apply only to veterans who became disabled as a result of their military service.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Critics of conscription argued that forcing individuals into military service under threat of imprisonment was a clear example of involuntary servitude.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Many pointed to his military service as a draw.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Many K-pop boy bands have faced career downturns after completing mandatory military service, in a fiercely competitive industry where momentum is hard to regain.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Because of the Korean War, Congress had just lowered the minimum age for military service to eighteen and a half, so Lawrence was drafted at sixteen.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot